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03-11-2024 12:12 PM
I have set up the new printer and loaded with paper (75 gsm standard mutli purpose printing paper) and the printer is saying there is a jam, there isnt a jam because it wont pick any up. i have done the reset and energy drain and its still showing error E4
03-13-2024 01:19 PM
Hi @HannahBrowneyes,
Welcome to HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.
Perform the following tasks in the order given. Use the printer after each task to see if the issue is resolved.
- Automatically clear the jam
- Paper jams can be real or false. The printer might report a paper jam even when there is no jam.
- On the printer control panel, press the Cancel button
to automatically clear the paper jam.
- Clear jammed paper from the printer
- Paper jams can occur in multiple areas of the printer. If you cannot find the paper jam in one area, continue to the next area until the jam is located.
- Reset the printer
- Reset the printer to recover from printer errors or failures.
- With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the printer.
- Unplug the power cord from the power source.
- Wait 60 seconds.
- Reconnect the power cord to a wall outlet and to the printer.
- Turn on the printer to complete the reset.
- Service the printer
- Service or replace your HP product if the issue persists after completing all the preceding steps.
Please click on this link: https://support.hp.com/ie-en/document/ish_4595069-4595116-16
I hope this helps.
Take care and have a good day.
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